Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Engine Sprocket Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Final Drive / Sprocket, Coupling / Engine Sprocket Installation

Replace the sprocket washer and axle cotter pin.
Install the engine sprocket onto the output shaft.
Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the threads and seating surface of the engine sprocket nut.
Tighten: Torque - Engine Sprocket Nut: 145 N·m (14.8 kgf·m, 107 ft·lb)

NOTE

Tighten the engine sprocket nut while applying the rear brake.

Engine Sprocket Installation

After torquing the engine sprocket nut, bend [A] two sides of the washer over the nut.
Adjust the drive chain slack after installing the engine sprocket (see Drive Chain Slack Adjustment in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Install: Pin [A] Chain Guide [B] Engine Sprocket Cover [C]
Tighten: Torque - Engine Sprocket Cover Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)

Engine Sprocket Installation

Engine Sprocket Removal

Remove: Engine Sprocket Cover Bolts [A] Engine Sprocket Cover [B] Flatten out the bended washer [A]. Remove the engine sprocket nut [B] and washer. NOTE When loosening the engin ...

Rear Sprocket Removal

Remove the rear wheel (see Rear Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter). NOTICE Do not lay the wheel on the ground with the disc facing down. This can damage or warp the disc. Place bl ...

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Rocker Arm Removal
Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band. Remove the front footpeg bracket bolts. Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the jack (see Rear Shock Absorber Removal). Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238 Jack Attachment: 57001-1608 Remove: Lower Rear Shock Absorber B ...

Coupling Bearing Inspection
Since the coupling bearing is made to extremely close tolerances, the clearance can not normally be measured. NOTE It is not necessary to remove the coupling bearing for inspection. If the bearing is removed, it will need to be replaced with a new one. Turn the bearing in the coupling b ...

Bolt and Nut Tightening
In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart, it is very important to check the tightness of the bolts and nuts listed here. Also, check to see that each cotter pin is in place and in good condition. Please ask your authorized Kawasaki dealer for torque values. 1. Clutch Lever Hol ...